English

full time

Degree
State examination for teaching at Hauptschule and Realschule levels
State Examination
Standard period of study (amount)
7 semesters
Location
Kassel
Deadlines
expired (Germans and inhabitants)
expired (EU)
expired (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

English (Teaching Degree)

Annotation

The subject English can be studied in any teaching qualification degree course.

General objectives of the degree course

The degree course should convey the linguistic, didactic and scientific knowledge and skills for the desired teaching qualification in the subject of English.

It deals with the language, literature, culture, society and history of the Anglophone region, in particular Great Britain, Ireland and the USA, as well as with the teaching and learning processes in English teaching.

Tips for studying English

The events generally take place at Holländisches Platz (HoPla).
In order to be able to study the subject English, a language certificate is required prior to commencement of study. The language certificate can be provided by the average grade of the last four semesters before the school leaving certificate giving right of entry to higher education or by various language tests. Proof must be no more than two years old.
Further information on the language requirements, please visit the Institute of English/American Studies website at Admission Requirements.
There is also an IELTS test centre at the University of Kassel. Here you can provide proof of language skills.
A detailed description of the course can be found in the current examination regulations.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

General or relevant subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification certificate or vocational qualification\; language proof

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: The lecture period listed above refers to the course times. Semester period: Start of semester on 01 October / end of semester on 31 March.

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel. Deadline for Biology (Bachelor of Science), Biology (Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools) and Business Education (Bachelor of Education): 15.07.2024

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel. Deadline for Biology (Bachelor of Science), Biology (Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools) and Business Education (Bachelor of Education): 15.07.2023

Languages of instruction

Main language

German